Justin Coffman
About Justin Coffman
Justin Coffman serves as the VP of Software Engineering and IT at Redwood Materials, where he focuses on sustainable battery management and information security. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various leadership roles at Cox Automotive and other organizations.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Justin Coffman serves as the Vice President of Software Engineering and IT at Redwood Materials, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on sustainable handling of end-of-life batteries through advanced IT solutions. He plays a key role in modernizing the manufacturing processes for new battery materials and leads the integration of software engineering with industrial automation and controls engineering. Additionally, he oversees information security initiatives to protect enterprise systems.
Previous Experience at Cox Automotive Inc.
Prior to his current role, Justin Coffman held several positions at Cox Automotive Inc. He worked as a Senior Director of Software Engineering for eight months in 2019 to 2020. He also served as the Head of Engineering for Autotrader and KBB Marketplaces from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Cox Automotive includes roles as Assistant Vice President of Software Engineering and Lead Technical Architect, contributing to various software engineering projects from 2011 to 2022.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Justin Coffman's career in software engineering began at Vesdia Corporation, where he worked as a Software Engineer for seven months in 2005. He then joined Autotrader/Cox Automotive, where he progressed from Senior Software Engineer to Manager of Technical Architecture over a span of six years. His experience encompasses a range of technical roles that have equipped him with a strong foundation in software development and architecture.
Educational Background
Justin Coffman earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management of Technology from the same institution from 2016 to 2017. His academic background provides him with a blend of technical and managerial skills.
Teaching Experience at Georgia Tech
While studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Justin Coffman served as the Head Teaching Assistant in the College of Computing from 2003 to 2005. In this role, he contributed to the academic development of students, enhancing his leadership and communication skills within a technical educational setting.